Questions? 
- 61. What are the field dimensions for the Small Sided Field?
- 62. How many children play in a game?
- 63. How long are the games?
- 64. What is the minimum amount of players that we can play with?
- 65. What happens when there is bad weather and poor field conditions?
- 66. What if my field is unavailable to play due to some unforeseen circumstance?
- 67. How do a reschedule a match?
- 68. Can I change a Scheduled Match?
- 69. What if I fail to submit my scores to LIJSL?
- 70. Where are the Standings?
- 71. Where can I find the Forms? Add/Delete/Roster...etc?
- 72. Where do I register for Risk Managment (Background Check)?
- 73. What is ISoccer.org?
- 74. Who is responsible to put up the goals, flags and sandbags before the game?
- 75. Who is responsible to put away the goals, flags, sandbags and wheelbarrow after the game?
61. Q. What are the field dimensions for the Small Sided Field?
A. Hopefully this link will be helpful; for the particulars regarding field dimensions, click here.
Accordingly the Field of Play, the field of play shall conform to FIFA Law I, except in the Under 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 age divisions:
The length of the field shall be not more than 80 yards nor less than 70 yards, and the width shall be not more than 55 yards nor less than 45 yards;
The center circle shall be 8 yards in radius;
The goal area shall extend 6 yards beyond each goal post and 6 yards into the field;
The penalty area shall extend 14 yards beyond each goal post and 14 yards into the field;
Within the penalty area a penalty mark is made 10 yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 8 yards from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area;
The goals shall be 6 feet high and 18 feet wide.
62. How many children play in a game?
A. It various according to the league:
Accoring to LIJS the rules are as follows: A match shall be played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eleven players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper, except that in the Under 9,10 & 11 age division the teams shall consist of not more than eight players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper.
According to Just Say Soccer (JSS) League the rules are as follows: Hopefully this link will be helpful: https://www.justsaysoccer.com/html/season/spring/rules.asp
According to the Cosmopolitian Soccer League: U8 through U11 on the small sided fields it is 8 v 8; U-12 and up on the full side fields it is 11v 11.
A. Age Group - Boys and Girls Duration of the Game
- Under 19 & 17 2 - 45 minute half’s Approximate time with breaks and stoppage time 1hr. 50 min
- Under 16 & 15 2 - 40 minute half’s Approximate time with breaks and stoppage time 1hr. 40 min
- Under 14 & 13 2 - 35 minute half’s Approximate time with breaks and stoppage time 1hr. 30 min
- Under 12 & 11 2 - 30 minute half’s Approximate time with breaks and stoppage time 1hr. 20 min
- Under 10 & 9 2 - 25 minute half’s Approximate time with breaks and stoppage time 1hr. 10 min
- Under 8 & 7 2 - 20 minute half’s Approximate time with breaks and stoppage time 1hr.
64. What is the minimum amount of players that we can play with?
According to the Long Island Junior Soccer League: A minimum number of players shall be required for a scheduled match. Should a team not have at least the minimum number of players within 15 minutes after the scheduled match time (or delayed match time, it shall forfeit the game 1-0. For Under 9, 10 and 11 Division teams the minimum number of players shall be six (6). In all other age divisions, the minimum number of players shall be seven (7).
According to Just Say Soccer (JSS) League the rules are as follows: Hopefully this link will be helpful: https://www.justsaysoccer.com/html/season/spring/rules.asp
65. What happens when there is bad weather and poor field conditions?
A. According to LIJSoccer League
a) Inspection of Playing Site It shall be the home team Adult Supervisors or the Club’s designated governing authority’s responsibility to inspect the game field prior to the match. In the event of bad weather, the Home Team Adult Supervisor, after inspection of the field, must notify the League Coordinator and/or Supervisor no later than 2 hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the match that field conditions may require postponement of the match.
b) Both Teams Must Appear Should any part of the two (2) hour notification period lapse, regardless of weather and/or field conditions, Adult Supervisors and their teams must appear at the match (game) site, ready to play at the scheduled time of the match, or forfeit the match. Once any part of the two (2) hour notification period has lapsed, the Referee is the only person authorized to cancel the match. In the event that weather and/or field conditions are questionable for playing the match and the Referee fails to appear, the decision to play or cancel is granted to the Home team.
c) Game Terminated by the Referee Should the match be terminated by the Referee prior to the time specified in the rules, for reasons of bad weather, poor field conditions, or darkness, the entire game must be replayed. (FIFA Law VII)
d) Game Terminated by the Referee for other Reasons Should the match be terminated by the Referee for any other reason the (Coaches/Players) Arbitration Committee will decide whether the game should be replayed.
According Just Say Soccer: Please follow this link weather policies of Just Say Soccer (JSS)
66. What if my field is unavailable to play due to some unforeseen circumstance?
A. According to LIJSL
The Home team’s Adult Supervisor must notify the League’s Coordinator and/or Supervisor no later than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled time of the match.
67. How do a reschedule a match?
A. First contact Elmont Soccer's registrar to see about the availability of the fields. After receiving the required approval please contact the opposing teams coach to reschedule the game. Thereafter, have it posted "immediately" on the website, to avoid any confusion. Please note if you are playing in the LIJSL follow the rules below.
According to LIJSL
a) The responsibility for rescheduling rests with the Home team. Failure to comply will result in a forfeit. Should the Adult Supervisors of the two (2) teams in question fail to agree on a rescheduling date within seven (7) days of the date of the canceled or postponed match, the League’s Coordinator and/or Supervisor will establish a date.
b) Notify: The League’s Supervisor must notify his/her Coordinator and/or the chairperson of the Games Committee of all rescheduled matches. The Coordinator and/or the chairperson of the Games Committee are the only persons authorized to request a Referee to the rescheduled match.
68. Can I change a Scheduled Match?
A. According to the LIJSL
Under no circumstances will an Adult Supervisor or any other Club representative change a scheduled match or reschedule a match without permission from the League’s Coordinator. Should this occur, both teams will forfeit the match and their respective Clubs will be assessed a fifty dollar ($50.00) fine.
69. What if I fail to submit my scores to LIJSL?
A. It is the responsibility of the Home team to notify the League’s designated authority on the day and hours specified by the League, in order to notify him/her of the score. Online scoring. However, when playing Cup games, it is the responsibilty of the winning team. Failure to report the score timely (before 7:00 pm) will subject the Club to a Ten dollar ($10.00) fine or more.
70. Where can I find the Standings?
A. The standings in LIJSL can be found by clicking here:
The standings in JSS can be found by clicking here:
71. Where can I find the Forms? Add/Delete/Roster...etc.
A. LIJSL Forms can be found by clicking here:
72. Where do I register for Risk Managment (background check)?
A: All adult volunteers must register for a Risk Managment background check. Please click HERE!!!
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74. Who is responsible to put up the goals, flags, and sandbags before the games?
A: Simple this requires that you look at the calendar. If your team is the first scheduled game on that day, then your team is responsible to put up the goals. In addition, please make sure that all goals are properly secured with sandbags and if necessary use the spikes. PLEASE CLICK HERE ON HOW TO SECURE A GOAL!!! SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!!!!!
75. Who is responsible to put away the goals, flags, sandbags and the wheelbarrow after the game?